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Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Revealed August 2019
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Successor is Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the S1H (Full frame) and RX100 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was unveiled 7 years later than the RX100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S1H grades against the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony RX100

 S1H RX100 
LaunchedAugust 2019August 2012More recent by 86 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1229kCrisper screen (+1101k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic S1H

 RX100 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony RX100

 S1H RX100 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H provides outside measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S1H versus the RX100.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and RX100 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and RX100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1H using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern S1H provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
64
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography info
Sony RX100 Street photography info
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
79
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (240g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Sony RX100
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
65
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
79
lighter than competition (240g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 Landscape photography factors
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
74
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (5952 x 3988 pxls)
comes with mic support
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
38
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony RX100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-08-28 2012-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,330k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life 400 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $3,998 $448